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DY51 XXR

2001 Fiat Seicento

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 XXR
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 65,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,776 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,312 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,562 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,508 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 24,508 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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DY51 XXR is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 47,411 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY51 XXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY51 XXR registered?

DY51 XXR is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is DY51 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 XXR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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